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Expanded pool
A 19-man pool of players has been named by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) for the upcoming 2019 FIBA World Cup.
The pool includes prominent players such as Andray Blatche, June Mar Fajardo, Kiefer Ravena, and NBA player Jordan Clarkson.
Andray Blatche and June Mar Fajardo have prior experience in the FIBA World Cup, having played in the 2014 edition.
Kiefer Ravena is anticipated to make his World Cup debut, stepping in after the departure of Jayson Castro.
Jordan Clarkson's inclusion is contingent on FIBA's approval for him to play as a local, or as a backup naturalized player to Blatche.
Other notable members of the national team pool include Japeth Aguilar, Gabe Norwood, Roger Pogoy, and Matthew Wright.
The roster also features established players like Marcio Lassiter, Paul Lee, Mark Barroca, Poy Erram, Raymond Almazan, and Troy Rosario.
Rounding out the 19-man selection are Beau Belga, Stanley Pringle, Christian Standhardinger, CJ Perez, and Robert Bolick.
Stanley Pringle and Christian Standhardinger have previously represented the Philippines as naturalized players during the World Cup qualifiers.
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